An all-star culinary lineup will gather at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong from June 13–16 for the second annual Asia-Pacific Food & Wine Festival. Leading local chefs will join master chefs, chocolatiers, and pâtissiers from China, France, Italy, Denmark, and the United States to present a range of cooking demonstrations, hands-on classes, and special events across the four-day celebration.
Highlights of the festival include a chef’s table experience, refined afternoon tea, and an All-Star Brunch. The program features notable talents such as Chef Mads Refslund, a four-time recipient of Denmark’s Critics Choice/Dish of the Year; Italian pastry master Gianluca Fusto, honored as Best Italian Pastry Chef 2012 at Milan’s Identità Golose International Congress; the U.K.’s Master of Wine Ned Goodwin; and French affineur François Bourgon, celebrated for his exceptional cheeses and awarded the esteemed title Meilleurs Ouvriers de France.
Throughout the festival, attendees can expect a thoughtfully curated mix of live cooking demonstrations, interactive workshops, and curated tasting sessions that showcase regional ingredients and contemporary techniques. Each session is designed to inspire both seasoned food lovers and curious newcomers, offering insight into the creative processes behind haute cuisine, artisanal chocolate, and modern pastry craft.
Local chefs will highlight regional flavors and seasonal produce, while international guests will bring their distinctive approaches and signature dishes. Demonstrations will cover topics such as pastry development, chocolate tempering and decoration, cheese affinage and pairings, and contemporary savory techniques. Masterclasses will provide practical takeaways, from technique-driven lessons to menu planning and ingredient selection.
The festival’s chef’s table offers an intimate dining experience where guests can observe chefs at work while enjoying a multi-course tasting menu crafted to showcase both the chef’s artistry and the finest ingredients. Afternoon tea presents an elegant interlude, featuring delicate pastries, savory bites, and expertly brewed teas. The All-Star Brunch will combine relaxed social dining with inventive dishes from participating chefs, creating a vibrant setting for food lovers to mingle and sample a wide variety of flavors.
Organizers have structured the program to balance demonstrations and interactive opportunities, ensuring guests have multiple ways to engage: attend a live demonstration, participate in a hands-on workshop, enjoy a seated tasting, or simply meet the chefs during open sessions. Events are suitable for a range of interests and skill levels, from professionals seeking inspiration to home cooks eager to learn new techniques.
With a mix of established names and rising stars, the Asia-Pacific Food & Wine Festival promises a dynamic celebration of culinary creativity, technical skill, and the diverse flavors of the region and beyond. Visitors can expect a memorable four days of food-focused events that combine education, entertainment, and exceptional dining.